EGO 56V Gen1 5AH Blinking Red on Charger Fix

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video we take a look at the second 5AH pack sent in to see what we can learn. This pack indicates solid Green like all is good, however once placed on the charger, the charger 25% light blinks Red. We check all the cell voltage and find an issue. The strange thing is usually packs blink red when a low cell is detected. It is very odd so I wanted to show the find on video.
BTW: The 2.5AH that was also sent in as I mentioned is most likely not going to make it to video. It has all good cells which is awesome, but it has a issue with the BMS board. I can put a known good repaired BMS on it and its fine. I did attempt a BMS repair but it came up short, I have had several now with this issue that I cant seem to trace down. The issue with the board is that it lights up solid Green then after a second or 2 goes blinking Red like it has a cell issue. I have checked every component I can think of and still nothing. I have basically decided it may be a issue with the microcontroller on these not reading stable for the cell reference so it goes into error for cell voltage? Hope you find these videos helpful and Thanks for watching!
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@robertcameronjones 2 жыл бұрын

I called tech support with the same issue. They had me push in the battery button for ten seconds to reset it, then it worked like a champ.

@N54God666 Жыл бұрын

Whenever I have problems with my ego batteries. Checking the individual cell balance is my first priority and 99% of the time it's the issue

@roger7341

About 40 years ago I purchased a True Value gas lawn mower for less than $100 that lasted nearly 25 years until finally too many pieces broke off. But the engine still worked. Last year I paid many times that amount for an EGO mower with an expensive battery that will likely fail permanently one month after its warranty runs out. EGO battery documentation says it will overheat and shut down. And then you must let it cool down for extended periods of time. How many times does that have to happen before EGO admits that their batteries are undersized or defective? How can one keep their lawn mowed if the mower has to sit idle for long periods of time while the battery is cooling down? Maybe put the battery in the refrigerator to speed things up?

@M.Nobody

It would be cool if someone would build an AC cord plug adapter to power the tools when the battery fails

@romydeleon8700 3 жыл бұрын

Working with this EGO batteries, a CC-CV power supply is always a must. I've decided to get a cheap one with a 30V-10A rating for about $50 and it has been a god sent. Great video as always. Clear and concise explanation throughout. Thank you.

@andrewche9803

Hi, My lawn mower's battery stop working recently. when I charge it. The light on top of the battery shows "green; red; orange". after few cycle of the light shows, the charge stop working. is there anyone know what's that mean? how to fix the problem? Thanks a lot!

@itr0863 Жыл бұрын

I have a newer battery I think that actually has the five LED lights. I had every issue with it but someone in another video mentioned dropping it. I thought he was absolutely trolling. I said I have nothing to lose because I tried everything besides opening it up which I don’t wanna do. I dropped it off my couch and it’s been working fine ever since🤣🤣🤣

@georgedavall9449 Жыл бұрын

Oh, I was looking at my new 56 Volt 5.0 Ah EGO battery, and I thought of you and this Channel. I was thinking, that Man brave to crack one of these open! 50 freaking screws, and all that ‘wizardly’ going on inside! Ryobi 40 Volt held together with like 4 screws!? 😂 Love these repair videos. Hope I NEVER have to try and repair my own! 😆 Best 👍✌

@freddycansino3440

What about if you try and charge it and it lights up green like it’s charged but then I put it in my leaf blower and it runs for two or three seconds and cuts off and starts flashing white?

@josephbuda2039 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 5 AH first generation battery. Last week was cutting the lawn with it fine. Then when I died, I went to charge it and a constant red light came on the battery. On the charger, it blinks red like in this video. Now the battery will not charge. Any thoughts what I should be looking at or is it just too old and I should get another?

@tonys4396 14 сағат бұрын

I'M REPOSTING THIS FROM ONE YEAR AGO. IT SURE DID THE TRICK FOR ME

@bradhabit2217 3 жыл бұрын

How ironic, I just found one of these in my local Lowe's battery recycle bin.

@linteh9148 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and tons of good technical information that we could use.

@shortattentionspangarage1312 3 жыл бұрын

My 7.5aH pack just started doing the same thing. It's about 2 years old and it's the old style. I killed it mowing my yard and when I put it on the fast charger it just went right to 100%. Then after it cooled down a bit (15 min or so) it works just like yours did on the fast charger. I'd bet I've got a cell taking a crap just like yours and a little time to let it build back up brought it back to life. Regardless, Ego is getting a call for a new battery under warranty.

@davidfleuchaus 2 жыл бұрын

I’m posting this comment looking for guidance.

@jdmccorful 3 жыл бұрын

Well, batteries do go bad, or as you say the bms could have a problem. But for sure it will probably rear its ugly head; the problem that is.I'd be interested to see what comes about. Thanks for the look, always enjoyable.

@roger7341

I use a 42" walk-behind gas DR mower to do most of my lawn mowing, and I purchased a 7.5 AH EGO mower in May 2022 to do touchup mowing. The EGO mower has between 10 and 15 total hours of use, and the battery started flashing red and cutting out this summer. I've used it about 6 times this summer, and each time the red cutout became more frequent until now it immediately cuts out and won't run the mower at all. Going to try to contact EGO today and figure out what to do.

@jonathanridder 2 жыл бұрын

Would be great to see the results of the pack after a few cycles of putting it on an electronic load to measure the capacity and then charging it.

@konstantingospodinov6413 3 жыл бұрын

I know longer but simpler way to fix this error. reason for the behavoir is inabiliny to charge all cells ballanced. Although every time you connect battery to charger - it is charging a bit before turn red light on. so if you will do it again and again - at some point it will start normally.

@loonigoonie Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making these videos. I've got a 1st gen 7.5AH 56V Ego Battery. The button shows solid green, then blinking red. Voltmeter has red 48Vs in the contacts and wiring. I'm kind of stumped. A lot of the parts are still in silicon so I may need to do some digging if it's the fuse or not. Any advice?